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Marimbafest Australia has 4 ticket options:

PUBLIC

SINGLE ENTRY PASS

COMPETITION ONLY PASS

FESTIVAL PASS (Recommended)

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Use our questions below to figure out which one suits you best!

Do you only want to watch the concerts?

NO TICKET NEEDED if you just want to watch any of the three FREE Marimbafest public concerts: the Artist Concert (Friday), the Grand Concert (Saturday) and the Gala Concert (Sunday). You don't need to register - just come!

Do you only want to watch certain classes?

If you're only interested in seeing one or two classes, or are on a budget, then our SINGLE ENTRY PASS is for you! All Marimbafest workshops can be observed passively by any non-participants for just $30 per person per workshop. You don't need to register for this option. Simply buy the SINGLE ENTRY PASS at the door of the workshop you wish to go to!

Are you only interested in the Marimba Competition?

If you just want to participate in our Open Marimba Competition and not attend any classes, our affordable COMPETITION ONLY PASS is for you! This lets you participate fully in the Competition, where you will perform solo and potentially win some prizes. You will also receive feedback on your performance from our judging panel to help you with your development as a player. Register below to sign up for the COMPETITION ONLY PASS!

Do you want the full Marimbafest festival experience? (Recommended option)

If you want to get the most out of Marimbafest, we highly recommend our most comprehensive ticket option, the FESTIVAL PASS! The FESTIVAL PASS allows you to enjoy all of Marimbafest as a festival participant.

Learn new things about marimba performance and composition by actively participating in all intensive masterclasses and workshops. Showcase your skills and potentially win prizes byparticipating in the Open Marimba Competition. Rehearse intensively with faculty and perform in public concerts alongside your fellow participants in the Marimbafest Festival Ensemble. Find out more about your playing with a private lesson with the faculty of your choice. You can do all this and more with the FESTIVAL PASS.

Marimbafest 2020 Cancellation Notice (updated 19 April 2020)

MARIMBAFEST 2020 HAS NOW BEEN POSTPONED TO JULY 2021

Due to the COVID-19 situation happening globally, we regret to inform that Marimbafest 2020 (originally scheduled for July 2020) has now been cancelled.

We look forward to launching a new Marimbafest event in July 2021, and we welcome everyone to support us then.

All ticket holders have now been refunded. If you have any questions about this, please contact us.

Please stay safe during these next few months. Thank you for your support.

The Competition will be judged by our five faculty members:

Dr Lynn Vartan (USA)

Dr Wei-Chen Lin (Taiwan)

Kana Omori (Japan)

Dr Matthew Lau (Hong Kong)

Robert Oetomo (Australia)

STAGE 1

ONLINE VIDEO SUBMISSION (BY 1ST JUNE 2020)

After registering, you will be asked to submit ONE online video of a work from the 2020 Competition Repertoire List.

A CLASS:you can choose from either the A CLASS or OPEN CLASS List to perform.

OPEN CLASS: you can only choose works from the OPEN CLASS List.

Your video will be checked before you are passed to STAGE 2.

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STAGE 2

LIVE COMPETITION SEMIFINALS (SAME SOLO AS STAGE 1 OR NEW SOLO)

After you have passed STAGE 1, you will play one solo marimba work live at Marimbafest 2020, assessed by our judges.

In STAGE 2, you may play the same work as STAGE 1, or play a different piece from the List.

You will play in your respective CLASS and be eligible for that CLASS' prizes only.

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FINAL STAGE

LIVE COMPETITION FINALS (ONE COMPULSORY SOLO AND ONE SOLO OF YOUR CHOICE)

The judges will determine TOP 3 competitors from both A CLASS and OPEN CLASSto proceed to the finals.

In FINAL STAGE, you must play TWO solos:

The Compulsory Solo for your CLASS, and

A solo of your choice no longer than 15 minutes (which cannot be the same as STAGES 1 and 2)

The Faculty Panel will then determine which finalist is the winner of the Marimbafest Competition.

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Marimbafest is a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in a variety of activities that enhance your marimba playing and musicianship.

It allows you to work closely with inspirational faculty members and develop relationships with participants who share the common love of performing and listening to keyboard repertoire.

- Carissa Soares (AUSTRALIA - WA)

Marimbafest 2019 Participant

First Prize, Marimbafest Marimba Competition

University of Western Australia

COMPETITION PRIZES

More information on Prizes coming soon!

Last year, the 2019 Marimbafest Marimba Competition had over $10,000 worth of major and side prizes for 12 winners,

as well as gifts for all participants.

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2020 MAIN PRIZES - OPEN CLASS

MARIMBAFEST 2020 FIRST PRIZE (OPEN CLASS)

MARIMBAFEST 2020 SECOND PRIZE (OPEN CLASS)

MARIMBAFEST 2020 THIRD PRIZE (OPEN CLASS)

MARIMBAFEST 2020 CHOICE AWARD (OPEN CLASS)

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2020 MAIN PRIZES - A CLASS

MARIMBAFEST 2020 FIRST PRIZE (A CLASS)

MARIMBAFEST 2020 SECOND PRIZE (A CLASS)

MARIMBAFEST 2020 THIRD PRIZE (A CLASS)

MARIMBAFEST 2020 CHOICE AWARD (A CLASS)

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OTHER PRIZES AND GIFTS

MULTIPLE SIDE PRIZES AVAILABLE (announced April 2020)

MARIMBAFEST 2020 PARTICIPANT GIFT PACK for all participants

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Marimbafest for me was an awesome experience! I didn’t know what to expect coming from overseas into a new competition and festival, but I felt that it was very organized and very welcoming. I loved getting to know everyone and learning from the teachers and other participants.

I don’t think I could’ve asked for a better time. I can’t wait to visit to Perth again, whether it’s for Marimbafest or just to eat Tim Tams. I’m glad I chose to come to this unforgettable experience.

- Austin Choi (USA)

Marimbafest 2019 Participant

New York University

COMPETITION REPERTOIRE LIST

Competitors must choose one work from the Repertoire List for STAGE 1 and STAGE 2 of the Competition.

A CLASS Competitors may choose from both A CLASS and OPEN CLASS Lists.

OPEN CLASS Competitors can ONLY choose from the OPEN CLASS List.

Works with * red asterisks * are signature solo works either composed or arranged by Marimbafest 2020 Faculty and Artists.

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A CLASS REPERTOIRE LIST

Edwards, Ross Marimba Dances Australian Music Centre

Gerassimez, Alexej Eravie Edition Svitzer

Hopper, Adam Ghost Garden C. Alan Publications

Monkman, Jesse Parody Tapspace Publications

Oetomo, Robert Two Lullabies Edition Svitzer*

Sejourne, Emmanuel Nancy Volton Musikverlag

Smadbeck, Paul Virginia Tate Keyboard Percussion Publications

Muramatsu, Takatsugu Land Yano Music Publishing

Tan, Adam Moon Edition Svitzer*

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OPEN CLASS REPERTOIRE LIST

Abe, Keiko Dream of the Cherry Blossoms Zimmermann

Abe, Keiko Frogs Studio 4 Productions

Abe, Keiko Itsuki Fantasy for Six Mallets Xebec

Abe, Keiko Marimba d'amore Xebec

Abe, Keiko Memories of the Seashore Schott

Abe, Keiko Variations on Japanese Children Songs Xebec

Abe, Keiko Wind in the Bamboo Grove Schott

Arlen, Harold Over The Rainbow (arr. Robert Oetomo) Tapspace Publications*

Tyson, Blake A cricket sang and set the sun Blake Tyson

Vinao, Alejandro Khan Variations Alejandro Vinao

Yamada, Kosaku Red Dragonfly Edition Svitzer

Zeltsman, Nancy Black Velvet Edition Svitzer

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COMPULSORY WORKS FOR FINAL STAGE

FOR A CLASS COMPETITORS

A new 4.3 octave marimba solo exclusively for Marimbafest 2020 composed by Adam Tan (announced around April 2020)

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FOR OPEN CLASS COMPETITORS

A new 5.0 octave marimba solo exclusively for Marimbafest 2020 composed by Robert Oetomo (announced around April 2020)

Marimbafest was a very fun and enriching experience. I learnt a lot about how to improve my playing and performing, as well as learning how to develop myself through music.

Rehearsals were a lot of fun and everyone was really encouraging when someone made a mistake. It was nice to be able to meet famous percussionists from around the world and make new friends with a variety of people.

- Mischa Wong (AUSTRALIA - WA)

Marimbafest 2019 Participant

Perth Modern School

2020 MARIMBAFEST MARIMBA COMPETITION RULES

BELOW ARE THE DETAILED COMPETITION RULES FOR MARIMBAFEST 2020. BY PARTICIPATING YOU AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING:

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GENERAL

Marimbafest Australia is the operator of this Competition.

All decisions regarding prizes and winners are at the Faculty Panel's discretion.

The Competition's live rounds will be held at the Callaway Music Auditorium, UWA Conservatorium of Music.

Only Festival Pass and Competition Pass Holders who have successfully registered prior to 1st June 2020 may participate in the Competition as 'Competitors''.

No late entries will be accepted.

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CATEGORIES (A CLASS AND OPEN CLASS)

The A CLASS Category is eligible to Competitors under the age of 18 as of 4th July 2020 only.

The OPEN CLASS Category is eligible to all Competitors without restriction.

All Competitors must participate in one CLASS, and cannot participate in both.

Competitors are only eligible for the Prizes and Awards for their respective CLASS.

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COMPETITION PROCESS

All Competitors will submit videos for STAGE 1 for their respective CLASS.

Competitors who pass STAGE 1 will proceed to STAGE 2 and perform in live semifinals in their respective CLASS.

All STAGE 2 Competitors will be given feedback and ranked by the Faculty Panel.

The TOP 3 Competitors from each CLASS will perform in the FINAL STAGE in their respective CLASS (six (6) total 'Finalists').

The TOP 3 Finalists for each CLASS (six (6) total finalists) will be ranked according to the Faculty Panel's decisions.

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FOR ALL PERFORMANCES

Marimbafest Australia supports the practice of using original copies and editions of sheet music.

If the Competitor requires sheet music on stage, the sheet music used must be the original published copy (including legally purchased PDF copies).

Competitors must not perform a work different to their initial choices of repertoire, unless given prior permission to do so.

All repertoire performed must be unaccompanied marimba solo music (no backing tracks, piano accompaniment etc).

All Competitors must uphold a general good standard of behaviour.

Competitors must use appropriate mallets on the instrument that are not exceedingly hard for the register (e.g. very hard mallets in the lowest octave).

Instruments or any other property of the Conservatorium, Marimbafest Australia or any other parties must not be willfully damaged in any way.

Disruptions to other Competitors performances (e.g. making noises, taking photos with flash etc) is prohibited.

FINAL STAGE own choice performances must not contain inappropriate or offensive content.

Any Competitors found to be engaging in any bad conduct as above may be disqualified from the Competition and/or suspended from the Festival.

Competitors, as well as any other parties, may spectate, take photos of and record other Competitors whilst they are performing.

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PRIZE INFORMATION

First Prizes, Second Prizes and Third Prizes can only be given to the finalists of each CLASS of the Competition.

All additional prizes (other than the 'Choice Award') can be given to any Competitors who have not already received First, Second or Third Prize.

The Choice Awards are decided by audience votes and can be given to any Finalists in their respective CLASS.

The Faculty Panel's decisions are final and cannot be changed.

Competitors, Staff and other personnel must not interfere with the judging process in any way.

In the event a FINAL STAGE Competitor (or Competitors) is/are unable to perform in FINAL STAGE, the Faculty Panel will choose the next best Competitor(s) from STAGE 2 to replace them. Once this happens, the original FINAL STAGE Competitor(s) is/are removed from FINAL STAGE and cannot return.

If a finalist is physically able to perform but does not successfully complete the performance, they will automatically be awarded the lowest prize available.

There is to be no tied Prizes. Each prize will only be awarded to one person.

In the event of a tied vote among the Faculty Panel, the Faculty will re-deliberate until a clear outcome is reached.

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Recording and Photography

You may be recorded during your Competition performance for use in promotional materials.

The FINAL STAGE performances will be livestreamed publicly.

Audience members are permitted to take photos and record Competitors' performances.

Flash photography and use of any other lighting equipment is not permitted.

Recording devices must be silent while being used in order to not disturb Competitors.

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Changes and Cancellation

These Rules are subject to change at any time by the Marimbafest Australia staff team in exceptional circumstances.

In the event of emergency circumstances such as serious medical emergency, natural and man-made disasters etc, the Competition may be rescheduled or cancelled.